DIY: Make Your Own Pulk Sled Ashley Brown|January 31, 2018 From a four-season tent to a warmer sleeping bag, the equipment required to enjoy winter camping can add up, both in bulk and weight. A pulk sled that glides along behind you makes transporting all that extra gear much easier. Learn how to make your own pulk sled.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Mirna Valerio Shelby Stanger|January 31, 2018 Mirna’s wild idea is to run ultra-marathons and advocate for body positivity, showing others that fitness comes in many sizes. Mirna's not just a runner. She’s also a teacher, coach, diversity leader, trained opera singer, mom, wife, and author of A Beautiful Work in Progress.
First Look: Rad Snowsports Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2018 Megan Michelson|January 30, 2018 New outdoor gear technology debuts at 2018 Outdoor Retailer show, from ski boots heated by an app to a jacket with a built-in hydration bladder.
How to Stay Warm in a Sleeping Bag Ken Knapp|January 26, 2018 Even a quality sleeping bag can use a little help. We offer tips on how to prevent heat loss, along with ways to add a little warmth to your bag.
Warren Miller Forever Changed the World of Skiing REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Generations of skiers grew up going to Warren Miller movies at the start of each winter season, and it became a rite of passage for skiers and their families. So when Miller died on Wednesday night, at home in Orcas Island, Washington, at the age of 93, the news impacted skiers of all ages.
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
The Love Story of Joe and Mikki Zuiches Megan Michelson|January 24, 2018 Squaw Valley ski patroller Joe Zuiches died tragically and too soon, survived by his beloved wife, Mikki, and infant son. But that is not his whole story. This is the story of a love that ran so deeply, so intensely, that even in Joe’s absence, that love still carries his wife and child through each day.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Ami Vitale Shelby Stanger|January 24, 2018 Ami Vitale on traveling the world, telling stories and creating awareness through photography. Ami Vitale is a world-class photograph...
American Alpine Club Honors the Best in Climbing Shannon Davis|January 19, 2018 There are very few red carpets in the world of climbing, a sport whose best take great pride in how little they need to pursue their greates...
Tips for Mountain Biking in the Dark Ashley Brown|January 19, 2018 Mountain biking at night transforms familiar trails into fresh challenges, extends your riding season and cuts down on the crowds. Here are a few tips.
North America Gets Its Own Slice of Hut-to-Hut Skiing Devon O’Neil|January 18, 2018 A new backcountry hut in Colorado, opening this year, aims to bring European-style hut-to-hut ski touring right here to America. Every savv...
How to Pack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike Aer Parris|January 16, 2018 Learn the ultimate guide on how to pack for a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Get expert advice from REI to make your journey a success.